Behr Herb Cornucopia MQ6-53

Code:MQ6-53
Name:Herb Cornucopia
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Herb Cornucopia?

Step into a world of warmth and tranquility with Behr Herb Cornucopia (MQ6-53). This earthy and inviting color evokes the essence of nature, bringing a sense of calm and rejuvenation to any space. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, Herb Cornucopia adds a touch of natural beauty and sophistication. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout an entire room, this versatile shade pairs effortlessly with a variety of decor styles. Embrace the soothing allure of Herb Cornucopia to create a space that exudes harmony and comfort.

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Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space

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Behr MQ6-53 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark green real bathrooms.

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Behr MQ6-53 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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What are Behr Herb Cornucopia undertones?

Herb Cornucopia has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#6E7357

RGB code:

110, 115, 87

Is Behr Herb Cornucopia MQ6-53 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 71°, this dark green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

MQ6-53 Herb Cornucopia HSL code: 71, 14%, 40%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Herb Cornucopia

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Herb Cornucopia:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Herb Cornucopia with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 251, such as Behr Lap Of Luxury and Black Sapphire.

LRV of Herb Cornucopia

Herb Cornucopia has an LRV of 15.84% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 15.84%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

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HEX#6e7357Copy color code
RGB Decimal110, 115, 87Copy color code
RGB Percent43.14%, 45.10%, 34.12%Copy color code
HSVHue: 71° Saturation: 24.35% Value: 45.1%Copy color code
HSLhsl(71, 14, 40)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 4.35 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 24.35 Key: 54.9Copy color code
YIQY: 110.313 I: 6.018 Q: -9.771Copy color code
XYZX: 14.281 Y: 16.265 Z: 11.401Copy color code
CIE LabL:47.32 a:-7.116 b:14.905Copy color code
CIE LuvL:47.32 u:-1.545 v:19.803Copy color code
Decimal7238487Copy color code
Hunter Lab40.33, -7.368, 11.469Copy color code
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